Vivid Air Service Manual
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1. and repeat this step until the bushing enters the eyelet straight Continue to press the eyelet bushing until it is seated in the shaft eyelet Remove the shock from the vise and repeat the installation process for the other bushing and eyelet Eyelet Bushing Replacement Mounting Hardware Installation Some mounting hardware is easily installed using only your fingers Press the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing until the pin protrudes from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount Next press an end spacer large diameter side first onto each end of the bushing pin If this works you have completed mounting hardware and bushing service If you are unable to install your mounting hardware using your fingers use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal installation tool Thread the small end of the push pin onto the threaded rod until the push pin is flush or slightly protrudes from the hex shaped end of the push pin 2 Insert the threaded rod through the bushing pin then through the shaft eyelet so that the bushing pin is positioned between the push pin and the eyelet Es Thread the large open end of the catcher onto the rod until it rests on the eyelet 10 Mounting Hardware Installation 5 11 Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it pushes the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing Continu2. valve to push out the compression needle E IA ed E IFP Reservoir Service 13 14 33 Remove and replace the compression valve o ring and crush washer and the compression needle o ring Use your fingers to push the compression needle into the compression valve as shown IFP Reservoir Service Reassembly and Bleed 1 Clamp the body eyelet into the vise 2 Install the compression valve into the body eyelet with the nut of the compression valve oriented upward Press down on the valve until it is seated in the body eyelet Make sure the compression knob is turned counter clockwise until it stops before reinstalling the compression valve 3 Thread the IFP reservoir onto the body eyelet by hand Use a 31 mm flat wrench to tighten the IFP reservoir to 11 3 Nem 100 in lb There will be a small visible gap between the IFP reservoir and the body eyelet This is ok 31mm 11 3 N m 100 in Ib 4 Use a 1 5 mm hex wrench to push the compression needle into the compression valve This will ensure that there is a path for bleeding the shock 34 Reassembly and Bleed Clean and install the travel indicator o ring Grease the inside of the air can collar and begin to install it with the threaded side up at an angle onto the damper body Push the quad seal with your finger as you install the collar to prevent it from getting pinched Slide the collar down the damper body Remove the shock from the vi
3. the threaded rod Remove the end spacer and bushing pin from the tool Set the mounting hardware aside until you have finished servicing your shock Repeat for the body eyelet Eyelet Bushing Replacement To replace damaged or worn out bushings use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal installation tool Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the push pin rests against the bushing Thread the large open end of the catcher onto the rod until it rests on the eyelet 2 Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until the push pin pushes the eyelet bushing out of the eyelet Eyelet Bushing Replacement 3 Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod Remove the tool from the shaft eyelet and discard the old bushing Repeat for the other eyelet Apply a small amount of grease to the outside of the new bushing 5 Position the shaft eyelet and eyelet bushing between the soft jaws of a vise Slowly turn the vise handle to begin pressing the eyelet bushing into the shaft eyelet NOTICE To prevent damage to the shock use aluminum soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws Check the alignment of the bushing as it enters the eyelet If the bushing starts to enter the eyelet at an angle remove the bushing from the eyelet regrease the bushing
4. tool with a 35 mm opening 35 mm Seal press tool e Pin spanner SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the shock NOTICE Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring Clean the o ring groove and apply grease to the new o ring Air Can Removal To record your adjustment settings turn the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob and the Compression knob clockwise until they stop while counting the number of detent clicks or turns This will assist you with post service set up Once you have recorded your settings turn the Compression knob counter clockwise until it stops You do not need to turn the Ending Stroke Rebound knob Record the air can clocking number that is in line with the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob on your shock to assist with air can reassembly Also take note of how the air can and Beginning Stroke Rebound knob are positioned relative to the IFP reservoir 19 Vivid Air Service 3 4 13 Record your air pressure setting to assist with post service set up Remove the air valve cap by hand Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the air can Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and replace the Schrader valv
5. 2014 Vivid Alir Service Manual SRAM LLC WARRANTY EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased Original proof of purchase is required all warranties including any implied warranties of reasonable care merchantibility or fitness for a particular purpose are hereb disclaimed LOCAL LAW This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state USA from province to province Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law this warranty shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such law under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer For example some states in the United States of America as well as some governments outside of the United States including provinces in Canada may a Preclude the disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer e g United Kingdom b Otherwise restrict the ability o
6. The damper tube should come out as you remove the shaft assembly Remove the damper tube from the damper body by hand if t did not come out with the shaft assembly 4 Remove the shock from the vise and pour the fluid from the damper body into an oil pan The damper tube centering ring will come out as you pour the oil from the damper body Spray isopropyl alcohol on the damper tube and centering ring and clean them with a rag NOTICE Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring Clean the o ring groove and apply grease to the new o ring 5 Remove the air can collar and the travel indicator o ring from the damper body by hand Spray isopropyl alcohol on the body eyelet damper body assembly and clean it with a rag then inspect it for damage or wear If the body eyelet damper body assembly is damaged you will need to replace the entire body eyelet damper body assembly 18 Damper Internals Removal Air Can Collar Service 1 Remove the air can centering ring from the air can collar 2 Thread the air can collar into the top of the air can by hand until it stops Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the dust wiper seal out of the air can collar Remove the air can collar from the air can by hand Es Place a new dust wiper seal onto the end of a seal press tool as shown Use the seal press tool to insta
7. Vivid Air Can Wrench into the vise and place the air can into it Push the air can collar down the damper body and thread it into the air can Make sure the air can centering ring is centered on the air can inner sleeve or around the collar Wrap electrical tape around the damper body Use the bottom bracket tool to turn the air can collar clockwise and tighten it to 28 2 N m 250 in lb Remove the shock from the RockShox Vivid Air Can Wrench Remove the electrical tape Use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to turn the bolt clockwise to install the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob 22 6 N m 200 in Ib Reassembly and Bleed Refer to the rebound and damper settings that you wrote down for your shock at the beginning of the service Set each adjuster to the recorded number of clicks turns and fill the air can to the desired pressure This concludes the service procedure for Vivid Air 49 Reassembly and Bleed TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC WWW Sfam com GEN 0000000004402 Rev B Copyright O 2013 SRAM LLC
8. compressor against a hard surface Use your palm to press down on the piston and pull with your fingers until the Counter Measure Spring is completely compressed Slide the lower stop down toward the eyelet then use a 3mm hex wrench to tighten the lower stop bolt The Counter Measure Spring must be completely compressed during installation into the damper body Reassembly and Bleed 17 Insert the shaft assembly into the damper body at a 45 degree angle while rotating the piston into the fluid in the damper body Place a rag below the shock to catch any excess fluid that will overflow from the damper body Use the RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench to turn the seal head clockwise and install it into the damper body Use a torque wrench inserted into the slot of the soanner wrench to tighten the seal head to 28 2 N m 250 in lb The torque wrench should be attached at a 90 degree angle to the spanner wrench in order to obtain an accurate torque reading 28 2 N m 250 in Ib 20 Before removing the Counter Measure Compressor use a T10 TORX wrench to remove the IFP bleed screw 41 Reassembly and Bleed 22 23 42 Set the correct IFP depth For 267x89 mm shock size 53 mm For all other shock sizes 49 mm Mark the correct length on a plastic pipe or dowel Use the pipe to slowly push the IFP to the correct depth inside the reservoir Measure from the top of the reservoir to the top of the IFP Fluid can
9. e core Do not disassemble a pressurized shock this can cause suspension fluid or debris to forcefully eject from the shock Wear safety glasses Use a TIO TORX wrench to remove the IFP reservoir fill cap Use a small hex wrench or pick to depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the IFP reservoir Once the pressure has been released depress the Schrader valve a second time If the Schrader valve is able to move the shock has been completely depressurized If the Schrader valve does not move at all the shock is still pressurized and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox service center for further service Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and replace the Schrader valve core Verify all pressure is removed from the shock before proceeding Failure to do so can cause the damper body to separate from the shaft eyelet at a high velocity Wear safety glasses Air Can Removal 5 Verify that the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob is turned clockwise until it stops Hold the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob with your fingers to prevent it from turning then use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to turn the bolt counter clockwise to remove the bolt and knob from the shaft eyelet Insert the tips of the pin spanner into the holes in the lock ring Clamp the shaft eyelet into a bench vise with just enough room for the spanner to rotate Turn the spanner clockwise to unthread the lock ring from the shaft eyel
10. e eee 12 DaMmperterna IE RaMon aa e A e e af 17 RA AN A O A SNORRES ee eee era et nae eee ie een 19 NIT SG ONES ol ava Ol O o eee er 21 A O SRA 24 Sha ANS seno EMO o O e ee ado 28 FRYRES O O 29 A GUB 66 A 6500 ene ea oe bre 00r rer eon ASM ret ee TR onan Oe GRE ee Coen a ORE mE ena eR HEN GRAN SRS sb ESA SERA bn ERAN EN 34 SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing RockShox products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear Exploded View Vivid Air Shaft Eyelet eae Bottom Out Bumper Beginning Stroke Rebound Knob Seal Head Counter Measure Spring E IFP Reservoir Fill Cap IFP Reservoir Cap FP bleed screw _ FP Internal Floating Piston Air Can Retaining Ring Air Can Centering Ring Dust Wiper Air Can Collar Lock Ring Damper Tube FP Reservoir Air Can Fill Cap Damper Tube Centering Ring gt O ring 3 Air Can Inner Sleeve Damper Body Centering Ring Compression Valve Air Can Inner Sleeve i Compression Needle O ring Travel Indicator O ring Body Eyelet Compression Knob N Ending Stroke Rebound Knob Exploded View Vivid Air RockShox Suspension Service We recommend that you have your RockShox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic S
11. e to thread the push pin until the bushing pin protrudes from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount You may need to unthread the catcher slightly to check the bushing pin spacing Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod and remove the tool from the shaft eyelet Position the end spacer with the large end facing the air can Use your fingers to push the end spacer onto each end of the bushing pin Mounting Hardware Installation Vivid Air Service Prior to servicing your rear shock remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer s instructions Once the shock is removed from the bicycle remove the mounting hardware before performing any service see the Mounting Hardware And Bushing Service section Parts and Tools Needed for Service e Safety glasses e RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench e Nitrile gloves e RockShox Vivid Air Can Wrench e Apron e Counter Measure Compressor tool e Clean lint free rags e 31mm flat wrench e Oil pan e Torque wrench e Isopropyl alcohol e Socket wrench e RockShox 3wt suspension fluid 10 mm socket e Suspension specific grease e 2 2 5 and 3 mm hex wrenches e Parker O Lube e TIO TORX wrench e Maxima Maxum4 Extra 15w50 oil e Schrader valve core tool e Bench vise with aluminum soft jaws e Flathead screwdriver e Red threadlock e Pick e Electrical tape Vivid pump adapter e Shock pump e Plastic pipe or dowel Open end 16 notch bottom bracket
12. eject from the IFP bleed port Wear safety glasses Place a rag around the IFP reservoir to catch fluid overflow Use a hollow plastic tool when setting the IFP depth to minimize fluid overflow Use a TIO TORX wrench to install the bleed screw into the bleed port and tighten it until the IFP begins to spin Use a 3 mm hex wrench to loosen the lower stop bolt of the Compressor and remove it from the shaft assembly 53 mm or 49 mm 53 mm or 49 mm Reassembly and Bleed 24 Remove the shock from the vise and pour out any excess fluid that may be above the IFP into an oil pan Use a clean rag to wipe any excess fluid from the inside of the IFP reservoir 25 Clamp the body eyelet into the vise 26 Apply a small amount of grease to the IFP reservoir cap o ring Push the reservoir cap into the IFP reservoir until the retaining ring groove is visible 27 Push the retaining ring into the groove until it is seated 43 Reassembly and Bleed 28 Use a Schrader valve tool to install a new Schrader valve into the IFP reservoir cap 29 Thread the pump and Vivid Pump Adapter into the IFP reservoir cap Pull up on the pump to seat the reservoir cap against the retaining ring 30 Use the pump to pressurize the IFP reservoir to 200 psi Once you have pressurized the reservoir remove the Vivid Air Pump Adapter from the air fill port before removing it from the shock pump Separating the pump from the adapter first will allo
13. ervicing RockShox suspension requires knowledge of suspension components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service For exploded diagram and part number information please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our web site at www sram com service For order information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice For the latest technical information please visit our website at sram com service Your product s appearance may differ from the pictures diagrams contained in this publication Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service Prior to servicing the rear shock remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer s instructions Once the shock is removed from the bicycle remove the mounting hardware before performing any service NOTICE Use aluminum soft jaws to prevent damage to the rear shock eyelets when clamping into a vise Parts and Tools for Mounting and Bushing Service Safety glasses Bench vise with aluminum soft jaws Nitrile gloves RockShox 1 2 x 1 2 rear shock bushing removal installation tool Apron 13 mm open end wrench Clean lint free rags Adjustable wrench Suspension specific grease Mounting Hardware Removal Some mounting hardware is easily removed using only your fingers Try to remove the end spacers with your fingernail then push the bush
14. et NOTICE To prevent damage to the shock use aluminum soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws 7 Remove the shock from the vise and remove the lock ring from the shaft eyelet by hand 14 Air Can Removal 15 EJ Wrap electrical tape around the damper body NOTICE Use electrical tape to prevent damage to the surface of the damper body during air can collar removal Clamp the RockShox Vivid Air Can Wrench into a vise Place the air can into the wrench Use the bottom bracket tool to turn the air can collar counter clockwise and remove it from the air can Remove the shock and the wrench from the vise cf fa fm Henna van oss Air Can Removal 10 Remove the air can by hand A small amount of fluid will spill out of the air can Hold it over an oil pan Remove the electrical tape from the damper body 16 Air Can Removal Damper Internals Removal 1 Clamp the body eyelet into the vise 2 Hold the bottom out bumper away from the seal head and insert the RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench into the pin holes of the seal head Turn the spanner wrench counter clockwise to remove the seal head from the damper body NOTICE Hold the spanner wrench in place with your hand as you turn the seal head to prevent damage to the seal head pin holes 17 Damper Internals Removal Es Remove the shaft assembly from the damper body by hand
15. f a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations For Australian customers This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC 133 North Kingsbury 4th floor Chicago Illinois 60642 USA To make a warranty claim please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this SRAM product Alternatively you may make a claim by contacting SRAM Australia 6 Marco Court Rowville 3178 Australia For valid claims SRAM will at its option either repair or replace your SRAM product Any expenses incurred in making the warranty claim are your responsibility The benefits given by this warranty are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have under laws relating to our products Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement in no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and
16. he bottom out bumper from the seal head Remove and replace the two seal head glide rings and the quad seal NOTICE Compress the new glide rings until the ends overlap to prevent them from protruding out the seal gland and getting damaged during air can installation Be careful not to twist or damage the glide rings as you compress them 26 Damper Service 27 Use a pick to remove and replace the o ring located in the interior of the seal head and the o ring located on the outside of the seal head Damper Service Shaft Assembly Installation 1 Install the bottom out bumper onto the shaft assembly j Grease the interior of the seal head and install it onto the shaft assembly with the Counter Measure Spring oriented upward gt Es Use the 2 mm hex wrench to install the piston assembly onto the shaft Use a torque wrench with a 10 mm socket to tighten the nut to 7 9 N m 70 in lb 10 mm 7 9 N m 70 in Ib Remove the shaft assembly from the vise 28 Shaft Assembly Installation IFP Reservoir Service Clamp the body eyelet into the vise Use your thumb to push the IFP reservoir cap into the IFP reservoir until it stops Use a pick to remove the retention clip from the IFP reservoir The retention clip can eject rapidly as it is removed Wear safety glasses Do not scratch the inside of the IFP reservoir with the pick Thread the Vivid Pump Adapter into a shock pump Thread the pump and V
17. ing pin out of the bushing If this works move on to the next section Eyelet Bushing Replacement If you are unable to remove the mounting hardware using your fingers use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal installation tool Catcher Push pin Images in the following steps are of Monarch RL but are applicable to Vivid Air Threaded rod Rear shock bushing installation removal tool Thread the small end of the push pin onto the threaded rod until the rod is flush or slightly protrudes from the hex shaped end of the push pin 6 RockShox Suspension Service 3 Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the push pin rests against the bushing pin Thread the large open end of the catcher along the rod until it rests on the end spacer Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm open end or adjustable wrench Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it stops against the end spacer Unthread the push pin from the threaded rod and remove the end spacer from that side NOTICE Do not scratch the air can as you turn the wrench Reinsert the threaded rod and push pin through the shaft eyelet Thread the large open end of the catcher along the rod until it rests against the shaft eyelet Use a 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it stops against the end spacer Mounting Hardware Removal Unthread the catcher from
18. ing ring stepped side first onto the air can inner sleeve 22 Air Can Service 5 23 Install the air can inner sleeve centering ring side first into the air can Center the air can inner sleeve inside the air can and press it by hand into the air can until the centering ring is seated in the groove at the end of the air can Test that the air can inner sleeve is seated in the air can by inserting your finger through the smaller hole in the air can and applying pressure to the side of the air can inner sleeve The air can inner sleeve should not move If it does repeat this step until the air can inner sleeve does not move Air Can Service Damper Service Remove the damper tube from the shaft assembly Spray isopropyl alcohol on the damper tube and shaft assembly and clean them with a rag 2 Remove and replace the shaft eyelet o ring located at the base of the threads on the shaft eyelet Clamp the shaft eyelet in the vise 24 Damper Service 4 Remove and replace the piston glide ring and the two o rings located under the glide ring 5 Use a socket wrench with a 10 mm socket to unthread the piston nut Insert a 2 mm hex wrench through the piston nut and into the piston bolt main piston and shim stack washers Keeping all parts together carefully remove the piston assembly and hex wrench from the shaft and set it aside 25 Damper Service 6 Remove the seal head from the shaft by hand Remove t
19. ivid Pump Adapter into the IFP reservoir cap Pull up on the pump and rock it side to side to remove the reservoir cap from the IFP reservoir Remove the reservoir cap assembly from the pump adapter Inspect the IFP reservoir cap for damage If it is damaged it will need to be replaced Remove and replace the IFP reservoir cap o ring 29 IFP Reservoir Service 5 Use a 31 mm flat wrench at the base of the IFP reservoir to loosen it from the body eyelet Remove the shock from the vise hold it over an oil pan and turn the shock over to remove the IFP reservoir by hand Fluid will spill from the IFP reservoir when it is removed Pour the fluid into an oil pan 6 Use your finger to push the IFP out of the IFP reservoir 7 Remove and replace the IFP quad seal and glide ring Check that the new quad seal is not twisted in the groove 30 IFP Reservoir Service Remove and replace the IFP reservoir o ring and shoulder washer located above the threads inside the IFP reservoir EJ Use a TIO TORX wrench to remove the IFP bleed screw 10 Remove and replace the IFP bleed screw o ring 31 IFP Reservoir Service 12 2 Gently clamp the nut of the compression valve in the vise and pull the shock to remove it from the compression valve Remove the compression valve from the vise Fluid will spill from the body eyelet Pour the fluid into an oil pan Insert a 2 mm hex wrench into the nut side of the compression
20. ll equalize on both sides Reassembly and Bleed 12 15 14 38 Install the IFP flat side up into the reservoir Use your thumb to evenly and slowly push the IFP into the reservoir just past the step in the reservoir Tap the top of the damper body a few more times to push any trapped air through the IFP bleed port When no more air bubbles emerge from the bleed port immediately cover the damper body with your hand Keep the damper body covered with your hand and use a TIO TORX wrench to install the bleed screw into the bleed port and tighten it until the IFP begins to spin A small amount of grease on the tip of the TORX wrench will keep the bleed screw in place while installing it Remove your hand from the damper body Pour additional fluid into the damper body until the fluid is level with the top of the threads Reassembly and Bleed 15 59 Hold the bottom out bumper away from the seal head and insert the RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench into the pin holes of the seal head Upper Stop sm gt Lower Stop Lower Stop Bolt Counter Measure Compressor Reassembly and Bleed 40 Position the Counter Measure Compressor onto the shaft assembly as shown Pull the upper and lower stops away from each other to clamp the spanner wrench into the seal head Use a 3 mm hex wrench to tighten the upper stop bolt Position the assembly with the shaft of the
21. ll the dust wiper seal into the smaller opening of the air can collar until there is no gap between the dust wiper seal and the air can collar NOTICE Spray isopropyl alcohol on the outer surface of the seal to assist with installation into the air can collar and to prevent damage to the seal 19 Air Can Collar Service 4 Use a pick to remove the air can collar back up rings and quad seal 5 Use a pick to remove and replace the o ring located just below the threads on the outside of the air can collar Spray isopropyl alcohol on the air can collar and clean it with a rag Install a new white back up ring quad seal and blue back up ring stepped side oriented upward into the threaded side of the air can air can collar 20 Air Can Collar Service Air Can Service Remove the air can inner sleeve from the air can by wedging your index and middle fingers of both hands into the inner sleeve then push against the air can with your thumbs Spray isopropyl alcohol on the air can and air can inner sleeve and clean them with a rag Remove and replace the air can inner sleeve o ring Es Remove and replace the air can o ring located inside the large opening of the air can just above the internal threads 21 Air Can Service 4 Use a pick to remove the air can inner sleeve centering ring from the bottom of the air can Add a small amount of grease to the stepped side of the new centering ring Place the center
22. mber on the air can with the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob and firmly press the air can onto the shock until the air can is below the shaft eyelet Continue to push on the air can and gently twist it until the tab of the shaft eyelet is seated in the key slot of the air can NOTICE Do not allow the seal head glide rings to become dislodged from the seal head during air can assembly This can damage the glide rings Push the glide rings with your finger as you install the air can to prevent them from getting pinched Spray isopropyl alcohol on the air can lock ring threads and shaft eyelet threads and clean them with a rag Apply red threadlock to the lock ring threads Install the lock ring over the shaft eyelet then use the pin spanner to continue to turn the lock ring just until it starts to tighten Remove the shock from the vise Reassembly and Bleed 41 Position the pin spanner into the lock ring then clamp the shock 43 44 48 by the shaft eyelet into the vise leaving just enough room for the spanner to rotate Use the spanner to tighten the lock ring to 22 6 N m 200 in lb Remove the shock and spanner from the vise There is a small amount of air can rotation available once the air can is seated in the key slot To maximize clearance around the air can valve rotate the air can so the valve is away from the IFP reservoir Hold the air can in this position as you tighten the lockring Clamp the RockShox
23. oam rings e Sprockets e Bottomout pads e Tools Rear shock mounting hardware e Cassettes e Bearings e Motors and main seals e Shifter and brake cables inner and Bearing races e Batteries Upper tubes stanchions outer e Pawls Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein this warranty is limited to one year for all electronic and electronic related components including motors controllers battery packs wiring harnesses switches and chargers The battery pack and charger warranty does not include damage from power surges use of improper charger improper maintenance or such other misuse This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible suitable and or authorised by SRAM for use with SRAM components This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial rental use Table of Contents Exploded View MIVIC AIl ai inansa aaa an iaaa nden skin nidedekern A a ida 5 R CKSH X SUSPEn STO SEFVICO inicia dl dd ds 6 Mounting Hardware and Bushing Ser ViCe oconconcnconcnconcononcnnoncononnnncon nn cn anna NEAR RENE RRE 6 Parts and Tools for Mounting and BUS a 6 MOUNTING Hardware REO ici 6 EVGlet BUSNING Replacement esra AE A a e tia rl 8 Mounto Haraware A tie NEED ERE 10 VIVIA SOR VICO ca a E AA A A A E A AAA A A 12 Partean TOO NeSced FO Sc VIE e e decos 12 A A A E AN SR SEN na eee a
24. or adjusted according to the respective SRAM user manual The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram com rockshox com avidbike com truvativ com or zipp com This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash impact abuse of the product non compliance with manufacturers specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified including but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any electronic and electronic related components including the motor controller battery packs wiring harnesses switches and chargers This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered defaced or removed This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use failure to service according to SRAM recommendations and or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended Wear and tear parts are identified as e Dust seals e Stripped threads bolts aluminium Handlebar grips e Transmission gears e Bushings titanium magnesium or steel e Shifter grips e Spokes e Air sealing o rings e Brake sleeves e Jockey wheels e Free hubs e Glide rings e Brake pads e Disc brake rotors Aero bar pads Rubber moving parts Chains Wheel braking surfaces e Corrosion F
25. se 7 Remove and replace the crush washer on the damper tube centering ring 35 Reassembly and Bleed 36 Place the damper tube centering ring onto the end of the damper tube that does not have holes Hold the shock with the damper body opening facing downward Insert the damper tube into the damper body and rotate it until the centering ring is seated in its groove Clamp the body eyelet into the vise Install the air can centering ring onto the air can collar with the chamfered stepped side facing upward Reassembly and Bleed 37 Pour RockShox 3wt suspension fluid into the damper body until it is level with the top of the damper tube Fluid will begin to bleed into the IFP reservoir Use the palm of your hand to tap downward on the top of the damper body repeatedly to move fluid into the reservoir This will assist in purging air bubbles from the system Once most of the fluid from the damper body has moved to the reservoir use the palm of your hand to tap downward on the top of the reservoir repeatedly to move fluid back into the damper body This will further assist in purging air bubbles from the system Do not allow the fluid level in the damper body or IFP reservoir to become low this will force air into the system Continue this process of tapping the damper body and the reservoir until no more bubbles emerge from either side Once the air is purged from the system remove your hands and the fluid levels wi
26. w all of the air to escape from the reservoir You may substitute nitrogen if you have the proper fill equipment 200 psi Use a pick to remove and replace the IFP reservoir fill cap o ring 44 Reassembly and Bleed Use a TIO TORX wrench to install the fill cap into the IFP reservoir 32 an 33 Spray the entire shock with isopropyl alcohol and clean it with a rag Apply Parker O Lube to the shaft eyelet o ring 35 Apply a liberal amount of Parker O Lube to the air can collar quad seal and glide rings 45 Reassembly and Bleed 36 37 46 Align the shaft eyelet so it is parallel with the body eyelet with the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob in the orientation relative to the IFP reservoir that you recorded for your shock Recall the number from the top of the air can that you recorded This will assist you with the proper alignment of the air can relative to the Beginning Stroke Rebound knob This number corresponds to a key slot in the air can that will engage the tab on the shaft eyelet so that the shock will be installed on the bicycle with the air can in its original position Pour 3 cc of Maxima Maxum 4 Extra 15w50 oil into the air can inner sleeve Rotate the air can to spread the oil evenly on the inner surface of the sleeve Keep the air can positioned horizontally so the oil does not spill out Do not get oil on the air can threads Reassembly and Bleed 39 40 47 Align the nu
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